Experience

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  Lykus security

  Oct 2009 - May 2013

  Copywriter & translator

  Assisted a remote close protection security start-up with document translation (Russian -> English), proof-reading, editing & international correspondence. This involved negotiation communications with potential clients, conflict resolution between employees and marketing materials used during investor pitches and tender negotiations.

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  Pädagogischer austauschdienst (pad)

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2012

  English language assistant

  English-speaking classroom assistant in a Gymnasium-level secondary school. Worked primarily with students preparing for their final exams, assisting them with reading comprehension skills, as well as oral fluency.

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  Aktiv sprachschule

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  English language teacher

  English language teacher to a variety of individuals, from corporate clients to private students. Lessons were always tailored to individual learning styles and content was developed based on the students'​ personal desires and needs. Don't waste time teaching a goldfish to climb a tree!

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  Internations

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Human resources generalist

  One half of a two-person HR team, focusing on attracting global minds and hearts. A challenging start-up environment allowed me to develop many organizational and marketing processes for optimum efficiency with minimal resources.

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  Cuponation

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  Human resources generalist & recruiter

  Part of the global start-up recruitment team at CupoNation Munich. Focused on sourcing young, international students & graduates for a variety of challenging internship roles including marketing, product management, business development and human resources. Developed targeting strategies based on a number of demographics that ensured steady growth within our multinational regional teams, and kept the administrative side of things running smoothly with simple, hand-crafted, Excel-based tools. Show less

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  Deutsch.ie - leaving cert german

  Jul 2015 - now

  Founder & content creator / administrator

  Deutsch.ie is a private, non-profit endeavor aimed at supporting learners of German, particularly school students in the Republic of Ireland, and increasing awareness of correct exam technique, past assessment trends, and best practices.My approach to grammar and vocabulary relies on creativity and gamification to avoid classic information fatigue and increase memory skills.

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  The inflectionist

  Jun 2016 - now

  Education editor

  I contribute and edit research-based articles and content on the topic of Education, both in the UK and worldwide, with a heavy focus on reader engagement and SEO.Currently looking to grow our team and develop new retention strategies.

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  Buzzbar

  Oct 2016 - now

  Writer, social media manager & content strategist

  Writer, editor & content strategist in the London area, with a focus on developing tone of voice for new brands, creating engaging online content and writing kick-ass copy.

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  Artist media agency

  Oct 2016 - now

  Writer & content strategist

  Writing web, email, and marketing copy for a variety of UK creatives and businesses, focusing on effective SEO and unique branding.